Complaint Overview
Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice may submit a complaint. Learn more about the complaint process below.
What does it mean to submit a complaint?
If you have been subjected to discrimination, you can submit a complaint to the Commission. Your complaint will be reviewed, and an Intake Coordinator will contact you to discuss/gather any additional information. If a complaint is within the Commission’s jurisdiction, we will assist you with formalizing your complaint and filing a “Charge of Discrimination.”
What is the difference between a “complaint” and a “Charge of Discrimination”?
A complaint is an informal report of discrimination an individual makes to the Commission. A Charge of Discrimination is a formalized complaint, which is notarized and docketed by the Commission.
What happens once I file a Charge of Discrimination?
Once the Commission has docketed your Charge of Discrimination, we will serve notice to the entity charged and your case will be assigned to an Investigator in the order it was received. Assignment is not immediate; wait time for an Investigator to be assigned varies. Once an Investigator is assigned, both parties will be notified.
What are potential resolutions that can result from filing a Charge of Discrimination?
You may be entitled to and awarded damages which include non-monetary and monetary compensation.